This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.a.. Active years: 2001.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2001
Title: Innovations by Johan Ohlund
Introduction
Johan Ohlund is a notable inventor based in Stockholm, Sweden. He has made significant contributions to the field of packaging technology, particularly with his innovative apparatus for applying drinking straws to packaging containers. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of packaging processes.
Latest Patents
Ohlund holds a patent for an "Apparatus for applying drinking straws." This invention relates to a device designed to apply drinking straws onto prefabricated packaging containers. The apparatus features a rotary drive mechanism that advances drinking straws, which are guided in protective envelopes and continuously arranged as straw belts. It includes guides for both the straw belts and the straws themselves, as well as a device for separating the straws from the belt and applying them to the side wall of the packaging container. The design ensures that the drive means operates continuously, and the separation device is synchronized with the movement of the drive means through a cam and cam roller system. Additionally, the apparatus incorporates a conveyor that advances the packaging containers, allowing for efficient application of the straws.
Career Highlights
Johan Ohlund is associated with Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A., a company renowned for its innovations in food processing and packaging solutions. His work at Tetra Laval has allowed him to contribute to advancements in packaging technology, particularly in the beverage industry.
Collaborations
Ohlund has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Jens Quist and Jan Strandberg. Their combined expertise has fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation and the development of new technologies in packaging.
Conclusion
Johan Ohlund's contributions to the field of packaging technology, particularly through his patented apparatus for applying drinking straws, highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to impact the efficiency of packaging processes in the industry.